The Homestead Guru
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We help you unleash the guru, inside you.
The Homestead Guru was a project born by people who love talking about and trying practical solutions. We have hundreds of articles on all things practical and have built a sort of community over the years for those who want to learn and grow along with us.
Here we aren’t here to be your gurus. We are here to help you learn how to be your own guru, while we become our own gurus. Thank you for being here.


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Amazing Smartphone App Instantly Identifies Flowers and Plants
How many times have you been wandering the garden or out on a hike and saw a plant that you just couldn’t identify? Well, as

This is How Herbal Medicine is Made (Italian Co-operative)
Last month I was able to tour a natural medicine co-operative in northern Italy. It was truly a divine experience. The smells, the smells! They

Killing the Rainforest, Are the U.S. and China in this together?
“China more than doubled its wood imports from the Congo Basin between 2001 and 2015, the study found, and most of the cheap furniture it

Incredible: No Mosquitoes at Disney World
Why Are There No Mosquitoes at Disney World, The Biggest Theme Park on Earth? There are no mosquitoes at Disney World. The biggest theme park

Studies Reveal Children Should Be Outside 4-6 Hours Per Day
In modern society, many children have extremely limited time spent outside. And that time may be on a concrete playground without access to many elements

This Sensual Hippie Oil Can Improve Your Mood and Appearance
Essential Oils are a great way to transition your family away from big pharma and the Medical Industrial Complex. Today we are going to spotlight

This 10 Term Congressman Went Off Grid to Prepare for Doomsday
When a Congressman goes off grid Meet Representative Roscoe Bartlett, a former US Congressman (Maryland), who now lives off the grid in his own mountain sanctuary.

Simple, Summertime Recipes Using Fresh, Garden Ingredients
Summer is here and what better way to enjoy your garden than creating fresh recipes from the produce you grew yourself! My favorite childhood memories

Zen Gardens Are Powerful Peace Promoters When You Personalize
Zen Gardens Should Be Personal Zen gardens are one of those things that everyone kind of likes the idea of, but not very many people

Rebel Canning: How-to Thrive During the Recession by Canning Butter
Canning Butter Here at The Homestead Guru, we’re all about creative canning ideas. You might remember our recipe/how-to for pressure canning bacon for survival situations.

Healthy Popsicle Recipes Using Fresh Berries
Summertime. It was my favorite part of my childhood. I can still remember the mellow New England summers, the looming pines, and the slow days

Easy Gluten Free Blueberry Banana Bread Bars
While I love to bake, I’ll admit I don’t love baking gluten free. There is a learning curve and it’s hard to get the taste
